NC Workers’ Compensation Claims & Healthcare Workers
As to COVID-19, are potential claims for front-line healthcare workers compensable? Specifically, for those working in Emergency Rooms or having… Read More
Workers’ Compensation
FAQ: How Does COVID-19 Affect Current WC Claims?
If a WC Claimant refuses medical treatment due to COVID-19 contamination fears, can benefits be cut off? Under NC Law… Read More
COVID-19: No Workers’ Compensation Coverage in NC
There is no longer any question about whether the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will affect North Carolina employers and employees. It will …… Read More
What’s fair and just is a must
The Plaintiff worked as a part-time nurse’s assistant, where she earned $8.00 per hour. She received a promotion in February of… Read More
Realizing Retiree Comp Rates
When using an AWW from employment other than that which caused the injury is actually appropriate. Plaintiff was last injuriously exposed to asbestos… Read More
Didn’t (c) That Coming?
Attorney Fees Fixed in NC Workers’ Compensation Claim It is little wonder that most defendants are unfamiliar with N.C. Gen.… Read More
Are You a “Special” Employer?
When an appellate opinion includes words like joint employment, special employer, general employer, lent employee, or borrowed servant, it usually… Read More
Employee or Independent Contractor?
A Hot Question for 2018 due to The North Carolina Employee Fair Classification Act Employee misclassification is not a new… Read More
Cost Containment Strategies for the Beginning of the Workers’ Compensation Claim
“Cost Containment Strategies for the Beginning of the Workers’ Compensation Claim,” a blog series by Jennifer Morris Jones is now… Read More
Employers: Is Your Company Social Putting You at Risk?
The arrival of summer marks the end of another school year and the anticipation of beach vacations, backyard cookouts, and… Read More
